Is there a witch hunt? Donald and Melania Trump hand out candy for White House's traditional Halloween celebration (and unlike at the World Series, they don't mind people saying boo!)

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump handed out commemorative Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters at the White House Monday night. 

The president and first lady opted not to dress in costume - with POTUS in a navy suit and FLOTUS in a belted coat with an autumn-colored patchwork design - but they seemed delighted by some of their guests' outfit choices. 

Early on, a child in an inflatable dinosaur suit got a point of approval from the president. Trump patted a little boy, dressed as a mini U.S. Marine, on the cheek. A different Marine came through and saluted Melania Trump. The first lady comforted a sad Belle, wearing the trademark yellow dress.    

Black trees surrounded the South Portico with branches wrapping around the columns and climbing up to the Trump Balcony, while pumpkins trailed down the East and West staircases, their vines intertwined along the railings.

Fog machines pumped out white mist to give the South Lawn a spooky aura. 

Handing out candy to kids is a long time tradition at the White House for the president and first lady. 

Mamie Eisenhower first started celebrating the holiday at the executive mansion in 1958, according to the White House Historical Association.  But it was the Nixons who started to invite local children to participate.

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